Express Tutoring: Subjects & Learning Skills
Need focused academic support without scheduling an appointment? Starting fall 2026, Express Tutoring provides drop-in help with select course subjects and learning skills support, formerly offered through ACE consultations. Express Tutoring is offered in person at TCH 117 and is subject to tutor availability. This additional option does not replace SARC’s group or scheduled one-on-one peer tutoring for supported course subjects.
Subject Tutoring
Express subject tutors provide focused support with questions and concepts in select supported courses. Tutors can help students clarify course material, work through problems, and develop strategies for approaching similar questions independently. Because supported subjects and tutor availability vary by day and time, students should review the current subject availability below, or use the subject availability link, before visiting.
Learning Skills Tutoring (Formerly ACE)
Learning Skills Tutors help students develop practical strategies and successful academic habits. Formerly offered through ACE consultations, learning skills support is now available exclusively through Express Tutoring. Students may return throughout the semester to continue strengthening their learning strategies and academic habits.
Learning Skills Tutors can help with a wide range of academic success topics, including:
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Study skills
- Test preparation
- Textbook reading
- Note-taking
- Succeeding in online courses
- Navigating Webcourses
- Understanding different course modalities (mixed-mode, online, video-enhanced, etc.)
- Using the syllabus to plan for the semester in an online course
- Motivation and goal-setting
- Stress management and wellness
- Campus resources and opportunities
How Express Tutoring Works
- Visit TCH 117 during the applicable Express Tutoring hours; Express Tutoring is offered in-person only.
- Join the queue in Penji for subject or learning skills support.
- Receive approximately 20–25 minutes of focused assistance from an available tutor.
Important Session Details
- When students need help with similar questions or topics, a tutor may assist them together.
- Have another question or topic? You may rejoin the queue for an additional session as tutor availability permits.
- Bring relevant materials, such as your syllabus, notes, textbook, assignment instructions, or specific questions.
Express Tutoring Hours & Availability
Subject Tutor Availability
If you’re interested in drop-in/express tutoring, stop by TCH 117 during the hours below to get help with select subjects from one of our subject tutors – no appointment needed.
| Day | Hours | Supported Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | CHM 2210, CHM 2211, BCH 4053 |
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | CHM 2045, EEL 3004, EGN 3373, EGM 3601, EGN 3310, EGN 3321 |
| Wednesday | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | COP 3223, EEL 3004, EGN 3363, EGM 3601, EGN 3310, EGN 3321, PHY 2048, PHY 2049 |
| 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | ACG 2021, ACG 2071, BSC 2010, CHM 1025, CHM 2045, CHM 2046, ECO 2013, FIN 3403, PHY 2053, PHY 2054 | |
| 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM | BSC 2010, BSC 2011, CHM 1025, CHM 2045 | |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | CHM 1025, CHM 2045, CHM 2046, BSC 2010, PHY 2053 |
Learning Skills Tutor Availability
Learning Skills Tutors are available at TCH 117 during the hours below:
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |